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History of Books Workshop | Dr. Amy Ghilieri | Friday | May 10th 2024

May 10 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Dr. Amy Ghilieri is a tenured faculty member at Western Nevada College. She teaches courses predominately in History, and also Core Humanities, EPY 150, and Book Arts. Her research specializes in 16th century printed books about witchcraft.

 

In 2019 she began the Bristlecone Press at WNC in order to connect archival research, history of the book, and book making with Third grade through college age students in northern Nevada. The press specializes in producing and teaching letterpress and bookbinding on both cylinder and platen presses.

She lives in Reno with her family. In her spare time she enjoys running, woodworking, and knitting. 

This event is free to the public.

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Date:
May 10
Time:
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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Venue

Western Nevada College
2201 West College Parkway
Carson City, NV 89701-5717 United States
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Phone
7757378980